Acne – The Bane of Teenager Existence
Very few teenagers are exempt from the burden of acne. In fact, acne affects up to 85% of teenagers to some degree. It can be a simple nuisance, or it can be more significant and lead to permanent scarring and…
Update: Food Allergy Prevention Guidelines
Food allergies are prevalent in our society, and seem to be increasing in frequency. While children can have an allergic reaction to virtually any food, there are some that are more common than others. These include: Peanut Tree nuts Cow’s…
Anger – It’s Okay to be Mad
Beginning at a very young age, children express anger. You see it in toddlers throwing tantrums, in school age kids lashing out physically, and in both verbal and physical exchanges in teenagers. Children experience anger for many reasons – often…
Eczema – More Than Just Dry Skin
What is eczema? Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis, and it is a skin lesion characterized by dry, flaky, itchy, reddened patches of skin. It is the most common inflammatory skin disorder in childhood, affecting 10% of children. The exact…
Tipping Point – Avoiding Furniture Injuries in Climbing Toddlers
Starting in early toddlerhood, around 15-18 months of age, I begin to ask about climbing. Toddlers are amazing climbers, and the world (including the inside of their homes) is their playground. They quickly figure out how to get on the…
Safe Use of Essential Oils in Children
The use of essential oils has been rapidly gaining in popularity over the past few years, and they are now widely available in pharmacies, supermarkets, and online. We have discussed the use of essential oils in aromatherapy previously: Aromatherapy and…
Constipation – When Your Child Struggles to Poop
“Are you pooping okay?” is something I ask multiple times a day. Depending on the age of the child, this question is met with either laughter, embarrassment, or confusion as to why I am talking about poop during a well-child…
Nutrition Recommendations – Fiber
We continue a multi-part series on nutrition this week, specifically regarding vitamins and minerals. These dietary elements are a very important part of your child’s growth, and while a varied diet can be difficult with picky eaters, hopefully this series…
